How to photograph your vacation: Be in the moment!

Our trip to Florida was fantastic. I never thought something so stressful and overwhelming could be still be so incredible. Now that our whirlwind week is over and all I have left are the memories and the photos I’m even more grateful that I took my DSLR into the thick of it all. Toting that kind of gear in a place like Disney World is definitely a unique experience and I learned a lot that will be so helpful next time!

I’m working on a series of posts for vacation photography tips to share with you and I wanted to kick off with this most important one:

Be in the moment!

I took a ton of photos during our 5 days but I didn’t let it completely define our vacation. There were several times I left the camera on my hip and just enjoyed the experience. Did I miss a few precious photo opportunities? Yes, definitely. But I learned to recognize my limitations and let it go. When getting the shot meant missing out on the experience, it just wasn’t worth the time to do the capture.

My vacation album has a few holes that I’m letting my memory fill in the blanks and I’m more than ok with that.

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We’re leaving next week with our 12 and 14 year old for Disney. We haven’t been since they were little girls and we’re all so excited. How would you suggest I carry my camera? I have a Nikon D90 with many lenses but plan on only taking the 50mm and the 18-200mm. It’s still a lot to carry, even in my Lowepro Sling bag. Suggestions?

Heather, I suggest you check out my post on my 7 favorite vacation photo tools! http://www.peanutblossom.com/develop/2012/04/gearing-up-for-vacation-my-photo-essentials.html I used the Black Rapid cross body strap and kept my camera with 24-105mm lens on my body the whole time. I put my 35mm prime in a small backpack (in a padded lens case) that my husband carried. I only used the prime while sitting inside some of the shows. I was happy to have it along but it didn’t get used very much. The strap was seriously a life saver. I didn’t mind having my camera on me at all, my neck never got tired and it wasn’t too heavy at all. Highly recommended!!

Hi Tiffany! We are planning a Disney trip in December with a then 2.5 year old! Love all the advice. I was wondering the same thing as Heather, but the link you responded to her with is broken 🙁 I would love some advice on how you carried the camera the whole time! I’m not bringing alot – just a Rebel and one small lens, but any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

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